Colon Cancer Screenings Work, Twin Studies Report
Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and even fecal blood testing all lower risk of cancer death (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - September 18, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Gastroenterology, Oncology, News, Source Type: news
Long-term Efficacy Data on CRC Screening MethodsLong-term Efficacy Data on CRC Screening Methods
Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and fecal occult blood screening all reduce the risk for death from colorectal cancer, but colonoscopy might be the preferred endoscopic method. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
What is a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test that is used to screen for colon cancer. You can learn what to expect before and during the flexible sigmoidoscopy test. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - July 25, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Hispanics Live In Areas with Limited Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening
New research shows that Hispanics live in areas with more limited availability of colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies for colorectal cancer screening. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - April 12, 2010 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
NCCN Updates Colorectal Screening Guidelines to Include Additional Primary Screening Modality
Although colonoscopy remains the preferred colorectal cancer screening method, the recently updated NCCN Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening have added annual immunohistochemical stool testing with or without a flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years as an alternate screening option for average risk individuals. Additional updates include guidelines for individuals with three rare syndromes putting them at greater risk for developing the disease.
November 2, 2009
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Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network - November 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
